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The Legal Aid Brief (LAB) is a newsletter for the tariff bar. See all the latest articles by issue below.
From LAB issue: April 3, 2023
Job opportunities at LABC
LABC is hiring for a Staff Lawyer, Family Duty Counsel term position in Surrey as well as Family Circuit Counsel in Bella Bella (Klemtu). Please see…
Are you a qualified family law mediator?
Mediators: Are you a qualified family law mediator? If so, we want to know! LABC is looking to update it’s experts database with family law mediators…
From LAB issue: February 23, 2023
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments
These reports help the court fashion a fit sentence and identify culturally appropriate resources to support rehabilitation.
Message from CEO: What’s new at LABC?
What’s new at Legal Aid BC? Plenty. Senior management at LABC (CEO and COO) are no longer new. A couple new board members. A new strategic plan for…
Indigenous Travel Bursary
Indigenous legal aid lawyers can receive $500 per year to support travel for work and courses.
Billing tip: Expert Witness – Criminal contracts
A new expert tariff item provides time for various expert witness preparation and/or testimony on Criminal Standard contracts.
Retroactive Tariff and Professional Development Payments
Eligible lawyers received retroactive tariff payments with a rate increase for services provided last year, and LABC will be paying a professional…
Contact us to be part of a Lawyer Portal Focus Group
We would like to gather your suggestions and feedback on proposed improvements and changes.
From LAB issue: February 22, 2023
Reducing the Administrative Burden on LABC Clients
Applying for legal aid will now be a little easier for some clients who have used our services before.
Virtual Bail – Planning for Lower Mainland Implementation
In 2023, the court plans to implement changes to virtual bail in the Vancouver and Fraser regions.